Barbara Vitello
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Spotlight: 'Wonderful Life' radio adaptations open in Libertyville, Chicago and 'Stomp' returnsDec 05, 2023 10:00 pm - ABT's 'Wonderful Life' American Blues Theater's 22nd annual production of "It's a Wonderful Life: Live in Chicago!" - a radio play featuring Foley sound effects, p...
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Race to the finish: Record numbers participate in Arlington Heights' annual Santa RunDec 02, 2023 12:00 am - This story has been updated to correct the spelling of Cari Wilkins' name. Running enthusiast Jonathan Roberts spent months preparing for the Rotary Club of Arlingt...
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Family of man shot to death by Elk Grove Village police hires Chicago attorneyDec 02, 2023 12:00 am - The family of an Elk Grove Village man who police say confronted officers with a knife late Friday afternoon outside his Fern Drive home has retained a Chicago attorney....
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Illinois judges reflect on the legacy of pioneering Supreme Court jurist Sandra Day O'ConnorNov 30, 2023 10:00 pm - The death of trailblazing jurist Sandra Day O'Connor, the first woman appointed to the U.S. Supreme Court, prompted expressions of praise and gratitude from the women sh...
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A life in color: New tuner about cartoon favorite Betty Boop opens in Chicago on its way to BroadwayNov 29, 2023 10:00 pm - Jasmine Amy Rogers always knew that someday she would be a cartoon character. Her mother told her and her brother as much when they were children. But the actress always...
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Spotlight: Northlight stages classic thriller 'Dial M for Murder'Nov 28, 2023 10:00 pm - Thriller on stage After marrying socialite Margot for her money, Tony Wendice becomes jealous of her affair and schemes to kill her in "Dial M for Murder," a thril...
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Best bets: Mariah Carey, Nicki Minaj, Joffrey's 'Nutcracker,' Midtown Men, Cirque du SoleilNov 27, 2023 10:00 pm - Sounds of the season The St. Charles Singers and the Millar Brass Ensemble, associated with Northwestern University's Alice Millar Chapel, welcome the holidays with...
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Top prosecutor races begin to take shape in Cook, Lake countiesNov 27, 2023 12:00 am - The race to replace Cook County State's Attorney Kim Foxx commenced Monday, the first day of filing for chief prosecutor hopefuls and other candidates seeking to run in ...
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Not just for Jane Austen fans: Buffalo Theatre Ensemble's 'Miss Bennet' a charming holiday diversionNov 24, 2023 2:45 pm - “Miss Bennet: Christmas at Pemberley”— ★ ★ ★ Mary, the middle Bennet sister in “Pride and Prejudice,” doesn't figure prominently in Jane Austen's novel. But the boo...
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Sweet success: Paramount serves up memorable 'Charlie and the Chocolate Factory'Nov 22, 2023 3:30 pm - “Charlie and the Chocolate Factory” — ★ ★ ★ ½ Several adjectives come to mind when describing Paramount Theatre's regional premiere of “Charlie and the Chocolate Fa...